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Russia-Iran Alliance Complicates US Role In Syrian Conflict - NPR Fri, 16 Dec 2016 21:30:57 GMT

Russia-Iran Alliance Complicates US Role In Syrian Conflict NPR December 16, 20164:30 PM ET. Heard on All Things Considered. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Vali Nasr, dean of the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University, about Russia and Iran's roles in the Syrian war. Facebook; Twitter.

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Israeli group asks U.S. court to block Boeing deal with Iran - Chicago Tribune Fri, 16 Dec 2016 15:36:23 GMT

Chicago Tribune

Israeli group asks U.S. court to block Boeing deal with Iran Chicago Tribune s planned $16.6 billion deal with Iran Air, saying the Tehran government must first pay off billions of dollars in damages to families of people killed or wounded by Iranian-backed militant groups. In papers filed in the Northern District of Illinois ... Israeli Group Seeking to Block Boeing-Iran DealThe Weekly Standard (blog) OPINION: Iran lures the West by rushing businessAl-Arabiya all 10 news articles »

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Iran News Round Up - December 16, 2016 - Critical Threats Project Fri, 16 Dec 2016 22:51:11 GMT

RT

Iran News Round Up - December 16, 2016 Critical Threats Project A selection of the latest news stories and editorials published in Iranian news outlets, compiled by AEI Critical Threats Project Iran Analysts Marie Donovan, Paul Bucala, and Caitlin Shayda Pendleton. To receive this daily newsletter, please subscribe ... Obama allows renewal of Iran sanctionsJewish Telegraphic Agency Trump Middle East advisors' dream of war with Iran just inched closer to realityRT UN nuclear watchdog chief to visit Iran on SundayReuters Press TV -OneNewsNow all 24 news articles »

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Iran sanctions extended, but without Obama's signature - Washington Post Thu, 15 Dec 2016 22:26:37 GMT

Washington Post

Iran sanctions extended, but without Obama's signature Washington Post Sanctions against Iran were officially extended for another decade Thursday, even though President Obama did not sign the legislation, a symbolic move intended to show the White House's disapproval of the bill. The sanctions renewal, which passed ... 'Be Careful' With The Iran Deal, Donald TrumpForbes Obama uses rare constitutional maneuver on Iran sanctions billUSA TODAY Statement by the Press Secretary on HR 6297 - Iran Sanctions Extension ActWhitehouse.gov (press release) CNBC -Wall Street Journal (blog) all 112 news articles »

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Aleppo Reports Conflict Amid Accounts of Massacre by Iran-backed Militias - Voice of America Fri, 16 Dec 2016 20:49:32 GMT

Voice of America

Aleppo Reports Conflict Amid Accounts of Massacre by Iran-backed Militias Voice of America Russia said the operation to evacuate civilians and insurgents from eastern Aleppo has been completed, but opposition leaders say there are tens of thousands remaining in once rebel-held neighborhoods and accuse Iranian militias and Hezbollah of ... Boris Johnson summons Russia and Iran ambassadorsBBC News Obama: Assad, Russia and Iran have blood on handsThe Times of Israel Aleppo's Destroyers: Assad, Putin, IranNew York Times The Guardian -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -Business Insider all 5,483 news articles »

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Iran becomes an uncompromising actor in the Middle East - Daily Sabah Fri, 16 Dec 2016 21:46:36 GMT

The Hill (blog)

Iran becomes an uncompromising actor in the Middle East Daily Sabah The battle for Aleppo is nearly over as regime forces along with Iranian troops, Shiite militias and Russian elite forces have captured the opposition-held parts of the city. While the city is devastated, a demographic change is likely since the ... Iran summons UK envoy over Aleppo commentsFox News One way to push back in Syria? Target Iranian airlinesThe Hill (blog) Turkey, Iran discuss evacuation of Aleppo civiliansAnadolu Agency Daily Caller -AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) -The Weekly Standard (blog) all 48 news articles »

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Iranian Police Arrest 120 People at an Illegal Mix-Gendered Party - THUMP Fri, 16 Dec 2016 17:59:24 GMT

THUMP

Iranian Police Arrest 120 People at an Illegal Mix-Gendered Party THUMP Mixed-gender partying is illegal in Iran, which since the 1979 revolution has adopted an extremely conservative social code. Fifteen of the 120 were found to be in violation of the country's drinking laws, and all in attendance were also deemed to have ... and more »

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Mid-century Iran villa by Gio Ponti faces demolition to make way for hotel - Dezeen Fri, 16 Dec 2016 16:30:03 GMT

Dezeen

Mid-century Iran villa by Gio Ponti faces demolition to make way for hotel Dezeen One of the most famous houses by Italian architect Gio Ponti is set to be demolished, as the owner plans to replace it with a 20-storey hotel. Built in the north of Iranian capital Tehran in the 1960s, Villa Namazee forms part of an influential trio of ...

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Oscars 2017: Germany and Iran among foreign film contenders - BBC News Fri, 16 Dec 2016 13:47:02 GMT

Oscars 2017: Germany and Iran among foreign film contenders BBC News Nine movies have been put forward for the next stage of the contest for best foreign-language film at the Oscars. They include the Golden Globe-nominated Toni Erdmann from Germany and The Salesman from Iran. But there is no place for French thriller ... and more »

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The Audacity Of Silence On Possible Iran-North Korea Nuclear Ties - Forbes Thu, 15 Dec 2016 11:20:00 GMT

TheTower.org

The Audacity Of Silence On Possible Iran-North Korea Nuclear Ties Forbes It's now more than eight weeks since Senator Ted Cruz sent a letter to three senior officials of the Obama administration, detailing his concerns that North Korea and Iran might be working together on developing nuclear missiles. In particular, Cruz ... Is Iran Cooperating With North Korea on a Nuclear Weapon?TheTower.org Asia Pacific|South Korea Enters Period of Uncertainty With President's ImpeachmentNew York Times all 125 news articles »